Hispanic Serving Institution

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, Wichita State University is committed to serving students and promoting a campus culture that holistically supports student success. Through partnerships with campus and community collaborations, we strive to advocate for students and their families in obtaining an education and meeting the needs of our changing demographics.

HSI Strategic Plan Student Resources Herencia

By the Numbers

Percentage of Hispanic Students at Fall Census

Hispanic headcount growth 1980-2023 (expressed as percentage of total headcount for undergraduate degree-seeking; graduate; and nondegree-seeking students)

1,780
Undergraduate Hispanic
Headcount (2023)

TEN-YEAR TREND:
+56.5%

18.3%
Percentage of Hispanic
UG Degree-seeking
Students (2024)

TEN-YEAR TREND:
+6.9%

291
Bachelor's Degrees
Earned by Hispanic
Students (2023)

TEN-YEAR TREND:
+85.9%

13.4%
Percent of WSU Bachelor's
Degrees Earned by
Hispanic Students (2023)

TEN-YEAR TREND:
5.9%

Student Resources and Support

Latine Faculty & Staff Association

The Latine Faculty & Staff Association (LFSA) is commiteed towards educating, empowering, and advocating for the Latine community at WSU.

HALO

The Hispanic American Leadership Organization enhances the educational, cultural, and social development of our members, school and communities.

Undergraduate Admissions

Browse Wichita State admissions, scholarship and financial aid information plus learn about upcoming admissions events entirely in Spanish.

The Latine Living Learning Community is a community for students interested in surrounding themselves with culture and language of the Latine diaspora.

Students in this LLC will form connections with student organizations, faculty and staff supporting the Latine community.

A variety of interactive cultural programs and activities will be planned throughout the year.

Herencia helps high school seniors prepare for college life

In July 2023, the inaugural weeklong summer bridge titled Herencia took place on-campus at Wichita State University. The program, open to all students but geared towards native/heritage Spanish-speaking high school students. This experience was intentional in preparing high school senior students for college through an abundance of cultural immersion, language enhancement, college credit opportunities, and pathways to success for college.

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Wichita State, Muma announce affiliation with Excelencia in Education

Wichita State and President Rick Muma has recently become a member of the Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS). P4LSS is a group of college and university presidents dedicated to making their institutions an environment Latine students can thrive. WSU joins the P4LSS and 175 higher education leaders from 29 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico committed to the collective goal of ensuring America’s future, working in common cause with Excelencia in Education to make the country stronger with the talents, skills and contributions of Latine college graduates.